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2014 Map of Potter Hill

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Potter Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Mattawamkeag River and its numerous tributaries, including Mill Privilege Brook and Baskahegan Stream, define this portion of the Maine interior along the border of Penobscot and Washington counties. The landscape is characterized by a series of distinct elevations, such as Potter Hill, Beech Ridge, and Sam Rowe Ridge, which rise above the surrounding wetlands and ponds like Eagle Pond and Mud Pond. Local roads, including Me-171 and Me-169, connect small settlements and family landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Belding and find specific burial grounds including Belding Cem and Drew Cem. The naming of features such as Ellen Wood Ridge suggest a history of local land ownership and family ties in this densely wooded region. The drainage patterns of brooks like Little Meadow Brook and Hawkins Brook illustrate the intricate water network that has historically influenced travel and settlement in these townships.